14 Things You Miss When You Leave Lebanon
Goodbyes are never fun, especially not to a magnificent country like Lebanon. Politics aside, Lebanon is a fantastic country full of life, fun, and adventure.
People abroad often find themselves homesick for Lebanon and become ecstatic when they meet other Lebanese people in their communities.
There are so many things to love about Lebanon and here are some of the things people who leave it miss the most:
#1 How close in distance everything is
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Most of the time, you can get anything you want in your Lebanese town by walking. Need groceries? Medicine? A haircut? A mani-pedi? More often than not, everything you need is right around the corner from where you're staying.
#2 The people and their "closeness"
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Lebanese people are so welcoming and helpful for no reason. Many will go out of their way to help others and expect nothing in return.
Overall, they have this amazing ability to adapt to everything that comes at them and, in their times of challenges, they still don't let go of your hand.
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They have that old-timey charm and manners you won't find anywhere else. And yes, they will force you to stay for coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner if they could - even if they're not well-off.
#3 The friendly weather
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Warm weather for most of the year makes for Lebanon's impeccable beach culture, while its snowy winters on Lebanon's mountains makes it an ideal ski-resort destination.
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Picture golden hour sun and perfect tan lines, hear the crashing waves, and smell the salty breeze. Now, think about cozying up in a cabin next to a fireplace watching the snowfall outside.
#4 The inspiring views
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There's nothing like being able to spot snow on a mountain while you're walking on the corniche, or overlooking a magnificent valley, or feeling like you're on top of the world.
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#5 Being able to hike/camp in the wilderness and still feel safe
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Honestly, the chances of getting killed by a serial killer or a wild animal while you're out and about enjoying the untouched nature of Lebanon is so low compared to other countries.
#6 The dynamic landscape
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If the previous point about THE VIEW wasn't enough, we just have to emphasize how underappreciated Lebanon's landscape is.
It's not until you're stuck driving for hours on a highway through long stretches of land that you really miss being able to see the dynamic landscape Lebanon has to offer. You can be at the coast one minute and on a mountain the next.
#7 Being present in the mighty past at any time
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